Aline and I decided to take a somewhat last minute trip to Chincoteague, VA. We knew we wanted to go somewhere but we knew it would have to be a fairly fast trip. I had been when I was a kid and remembered the wild horses but unfortunately the weekend we chose was just days after the horses had been corraled and sold. The remaining ones were being kept in a pen that was far away from the public. We saw them but just at a distance. None walking on the beach like I had hoped! However, it was a beautiful beach (mosquitoes aside). We stayed in town at the Island Resort (islandresortinn.com) which was right on the water and every room had a great view. To get to the beach was further than I realized but only because you have to drive into Assateague State Park in order to access it. Once you were in though you could drive right up to the beach. This isn't the sort of beach with a boardwalk and restaurants so you need to come prepared with some food. Or if you want to take a break from the sun there are some really charming restaurants that are really like food trucks in size. The Farmer's Daughter had great service and food. The owner was really friendly and we chatted as we waited for our food. We also enjoyed Woody's Beach BBQ. The one night that we were here we walked around town and did some of the more touristy things like play miniature golf (my wife scored a hole in one on the 18th to get us a free game! Alas, we knew we'd be leaving!). So if you are looking for a rustic beach destination you'll definitely get a more natural setting at this beach than most in the DC area. And if you're lucky you might see a horse walk up to you on the beach;)
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